Brian Scott Card, a 19-year-old male from Van Nuys, California, was one of four teenage boys murdered on February 10, 1973, in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton, Santa Cruz County, California. The other victims included Robert Michael Spector, 18, also from Van Nuys; David Allan Oliker, 18, from Sherman Oaks, California; and Mark John Dreibelbis, 15.
The boys had been camping in the park when they encountered Herbert Mullin, a 25-year-old man who had a history of mental illness and violent behavior.
Mullin approached the group, claiming to be a park ranger, and ordered them to leave the area, citing environmental concerns. When the teenagers refused, Mullin left but returned the next day armed with a firearm. He proceeded to shoot all four boys, abandoning their bodies in the forest. Their remains were discovered a week later.
Herbert Mullin was arrested and charged with multiple murders, including the killings of Brian Scott Card and his companions. Mullin, who suffered from schizophrenia, believed that his murders were preventing natural disasters, specifically earthquakes. His killing spree resulted in the deaths of 13 individuals before his capture. He was later convicted and sentenced to life in prison, with the possibility of parole in 2025.
